PRIVATE APPLICATOR AGRICULTURAL
PEST CONTROL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
A private applicator is a person who applies: - ANSWER-Restricted use pesticides
The practical knowledge that private applicators must demonstrate for certification is
based upon the: - ANSWER-Category certification standards
The cost of a 4 year license for private applicators is: - ANSWER-$100
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is at: - ANSWER-County
extension offices that offer the service
The number of continuing education units that a private applicator must obtain to keep
the license valid: - ANSWER-Four core and four private
Why is accurate pest identification so critical in managing a particular pest? - ANSWER-
Because is is a key to effective control, it will determine the pest's management
strategy, identification may reveal that the pest does not require control
Which of the following comprise the largest group of insects?
A. Insects of ecological importance
B. Beneficial insects
C. Destructive insects - ANSWER-A. Insects of ecological importance
Ants, beetles, caterpillars, and grasshoppers have __________ mouthparts. -
ANSWER-chewing
Which type of metamorphosis do stink bugs and scales undergo? - ANSWER-Gradual
Which of the following statements is false regarding mites?
A. Mites occupy a wide range of ecological niches
B. Some Species of mites produce fine webbing from silk grands located near their
mouth
C. Mites have three pairs of jointed legs
D. Adult mites have three pairs of jointed legs - ANSWER-D. Adult mites have three
pairs of jointed legs.
What type of life cycle do crabgrasses and pigweeds have? - ANSWER-Annual
What type of life cycle do cutleaf evening primose have? - ANSWER-Bieannial
, What type of life cycle do Johnsongrass and purple nutsedge have? - ANSWER-
Perennial
Name the category of weeds:
Wide leaves with netlike veins; seedlings have two leaves - ANSWER-Broadleaf weeds
Name the category of weeds:
Narrow, upright leaves with parallel veins; round stems - ANSWER-Grasses
Name the category of weeds:
Triangular stems; leaves in groups of trees - ANSWER-Sedges
Which of the following is false regarding plant disease?
A. Abiotic factors and biotic pathogenic microorganisms cause diseases in plants.
B. Sometimes both pathogens and disorders can cause symptoms that have an
identical appearance
C. Symptoms are an indication of disease by reaction of the host plant
D. Spots, blight, galls, wilts, rots, and slow growth are examples of disease signs -
ANSWER-D. Spots, blight, galls, wilts, rots, and slow growth are examples of disease
signs.
Name the pest type:
A pest that causes problems only under specific circumstances or certain times. -
ANSWER-Occasional pests
Which of the following is considered a preventive pest management strategy?
A. A large-scale eradication effort.
B. Planting weed-free seeds
C. Releasing natural enemies
D. Trapping - ANSWER-B. Planting weed-free seeds
An invasive species is threatening a new area. What pest control approach should you
use? - ANSWER-Eradication
Environmental conditions are favorable for disease development. What pest control
approach should you use? - ANSWER-Prevention
Pest populations need to be reduced so natural enemies can take over. What pest
control approach should you use? - ANSWER-Suppression
Which of the following principles are combined to create an IPM program? Select all
that apply.
A. Eliminating all insects present in an area
B. Identifying pest accurately
PEST CONTROL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
A private applicator is a person who applies: - ANSWER-Restricted use pesticides
The practical knowledge that private applicators must demonstrate for certification is
based upon the: - ANSWER-Category certification standards
The cost of a 4 year license for private applicators is: - ANSWER-$100
The location to take restricted use pesticide certification exams is at: - ANSWER-County
extension offices that offer the service
The number of continuing education units that a private applicator must obtain to keep
the license valid: - ANSWER-Four core and four private
Why is accurate pest identification so critical in managing a particular pest? - ANSWER-
Because is is a key to effective control, it will determine the pest's management
strategy, identification may reveal that the pest does not require control
Which of the following comprise the largest group of insects?
A. Insects of ecological importance
B. Beneficial insects
C. Destructive insects - ANSWER-A. Insects of ecological importance
Ants, beetles, caterpillars, and grasshoppers have __________ mouthparts. -
ANSWER-chewing
Which type of metamorphosis do stink bugs and scales undergo? - ANSWER-Gradual
Which of the following statements is false regarding mites?
A. Mites occupy a wide range of ecological niches
B. Some Species of mites produce fine webbing from silk grands located near their
mouth
C. Mites have three pairs of jointed legs
D. Adult mites have three pairs of jointed legs - ANSWER-D. Adult mites have three
pairs of jointed legs.
What type of life cycle do crabgrasses and pigweeds have? - ANSWER-Annual
What type of life cycle do cutleaf evening primose have? - ANSWER-Bieannial
, What type of life cycle do Johnsongrass and purple nutsedge have? - ANSWER-
Perennial
Name the category of weeds:
Wide leaves with netlike veins; seedlings have two leaves - ANSWER-Broadleaf weeds
Name the category of weeds:
Narrow, upright leaves with parallel veins; round stems - ANSWER-Grasses
Name the category of weeds:
Triangular stems; leaves in groups of trees - ANSWER-Sedges
Which of the following is false regarding plant disease?
A. Abiotic factors and biotic pathogenic microorganisms cause diseases in plants.
B. Sometimes both pathogens and disorders can cause symptoms that have an
identical appearance
C. Symptoms are an indication of disease by reaction of the host plant
D. Spots, blight, galls, wilts, rots, and slow growth are examples of disease signs -
ANSWER-D. Spots, blight, galls, wilts, rots, and slow growth are examples of disease
signs.
Name the pest type:
A pest that causes problems only under specific circumstances or certain times. -
ANSWER-Occasional pests
Which of the following is considered a preventive pest management strategy?
A. A large-scale eradication effort.
B. Planting weed-free seeds
C. Releasing natural enemies
D. Trapping - ANSWER-B. Planting weed-free seeds
An invasive species is threatening a new area. What pest control approach should you
use? - ANSWER-Eradication
Environmental conditions are favorable for disease development. What pest control
approach should you use? - ANSWER-Prevention
Pest populations need to be reduced so natural enemies can take over. What pest
control approach should you use? - ANSWER-Suppression
Which of the following principles are combined to create an IPM program? Select all
that apply.
A. Eliminating all insects present in an area
B. Identifying pest accurately
